The track Aphrodisiac propelled Eleftheria Eleftheriou to the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where she secured 17th place. A versatile performer with a background in classical music theory, she shifted from regional talent shows to a professional recording career, balancing solo pop releases with high-profile collaborations across Greece and beyond.
Formative Musical Training
Born in 1989 in Paralimni and raised in Frenaros, Eleftheriou began formal conservatory training at age nine. Her early education covered piano, music theory, harmony, and music history. By age 15, she moved into voice lessons and served as a soloist for the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation's national folk orchestra. She later attended the University of Surrey to further her studies in performance.
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Eleftheriou first attempted to enter the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, finishing seventh in the Cypriot national final. Her television profile rose significantly during the second season of The X Factor Greece in 2009. Although she was voted off in the fifth episode, she secured a performance contract with singer Sakis Rouvas. Her television work continued into 2014 with an appearance on the series Your Face Sounds Familiar and later a role in the 2021 season of Survivor Greece.
Professional Recording Milestones
Sony Music Greece signed Eleftheriou shortly after her X Factor elimination. Her initial bid for the 2010 Eurovision contest ended in disqualification due to an unauthorized internet leak of her entry, Tables Are Turning. She subsequently released the track in Greek as Kentro Tou Kosmou. In 2011, she transitioned to Universal Music Greece and released several singles, including collaborations with the HouseTwins and the Lucky Man Project, eventually culminating in her 2014 debut album, Teleiosame.
Fast facts
- Born: 12 May 1989, Paralimni
- Citizenship: Greece, Cyprus
- Education: University of Surrey
- Eurovision 2012 placement: 17th
- First album: Teleiosame (2014)
- Primary genre: Pop
Questions readers ask
Did Eleftheria Eleftheriou ever represent Cyprus at Eurovision?
No. While she competed in the Cypriot national final in 2006, she represented Greece in the 2012 contest.
What was the result of her 2010 Eurovision attempt?
She was disqualified from the Greek national final after her song was leaked online before the official presentation.
